general information

composition date
1946
duration
1h
editor
Schott
Libretto (details, author)

Walt Whitman

type

Vocal music and instrument(s) (2 solo voices, choir(s) and orchestra)

detailed formation

Soloist
mezzo-soprano, baritone

flute, piccolo, oboe, English horn, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, contrabassoon, 3 horns, natural trumpet / bugle, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, tuba, timpani, 3 percussionists, organ, strings

information about the creation

date
May 14, 1946

États-Unis, New York, New York City Center

interpreters

Collegiate Chorale ; Robert Shaw, direction

Part titles

Prelude
I. "When lilacs..."
II. Arioso "In the swamp..."
III. March "Over the breast of the spring..."
IV. "O western orb..."
V. Arioso "Sing on, there is the swamp..."
VI. Song "O how shall I warble..."
VII. Introduction and Fugue "Lo! body and soul..."
VIII. "Sing on! you gray-brown bird..."
IX. Death Carol "Come, lovely and soothing Death..."
X. "To the tally of my soul..."
XI. Finale "Passing the visions..."


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